These restaurants fuse cuisines from different cultures to create deliciously inventive dishes.
Obon Bisutoro
The fusion delights are plentiful as are more traditional treats, including on-point sushi and raw fish creations and a lavish selection of Wagyu and other premium beef cuts.
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
602-704-1171, obonsushi.com/obon-bisutoro
Belly Kitchen + Bar
Known for adventurous cocktails and edgy riffs on Asian classics: crispy crab bánh xèo; PEI mussels, afloat in a fragrant broth of coconut milk and lemongrass; salty king mushrooms zapped with Sichuan peppercorns; and crispy fried chicken shellacked in a fish-sauce-based glaze.
4971 N. Seventh Ave.
602-296-4452, bellyphx.com
Clever Koi
Creative takes on Asian-inspired fare in a contemporary, energetic atmosphere. Come for barman Joshua James’s thoughtful cocktails, crafted with house-made ingredients and South Pacific flair; stay for spicy kimchi fried rice and big bowls of ramen.
Two Valley locations, thecleverkoi.com
